> Ok, if we demonstrate that the movement of the planets is not accurately predicted using a well loved system is it appropriate for us to be held to having to

> Ok, if we demonstrate that the movement of the planets is not accurately predicted using a well loved system is it appropriate for us to be held to having to invent a new system before publishing? Absolutely not! That would be irrelevant, out of scope, and completely unreasonable. That said, if you're going to opine that you have a better model, you might be best advised to bring data that demonstrates it.